[X4U] New iMacs vs. Mac Pro (processor, performance)

[Carroll Glass]

  Hopefully this will help shed some light - a long tome ago Apple  
broke up with PowerPC because of whatever and teamed with Intel. This  
may be one of the reasons: The processor, labeled the X7900 by Intel,  
is a sibling to the X7800, a 2.6GHz CPU designed for mobile computers  
that Intel said in its  launch "the world's fastest-performing mobile  
processor". The X7900 (iMac 2.8MHz) wasn't expected until later this  
year, but Apple apparently with Intel moved quickly with the new chips.
Both X7800 and X7900 processors use socket P (Intel's Santa Rosa  
notebook platform). Apple uses chips normally slated for notebooks in  
the iMac, reflecting their laptop-like design. The higher  
temperatures of other types of desktop chips would give the iMac heat  
problems, or require larger and louder fans.
By the way, thanks - you just helped me think why the wireless  
keyboard is so like the MacBook family.
Anyway this is all so new that the Intel website is not yet updated  
with this chip info.

HTH,
C

On Aug 9, 2007, at 7:36 AM, Jeff Johnson wrote:

> I agree. Looking at the Intel web site

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